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May 22, 2019

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New UN restrictions on the export of plastic recyclables Mumbai braces for Friday dock strike at biggest terminal Rail to be enhanced at Shanghai's Waigaoqiao and Yangshan piers Maersk loses man while taking on pilot in Gulf of St Lawrence DP World buys Vancouver's Fraser Surrey Docks from Macquarie Mega ships bring mega risks and mega losses, insurers' seminar told China's new scrap rules mean trouble for recyclable importers Fed truck regulators to lift ban on younger interstate drivers 3 new quay cranes provide BMCT with 2.4 million TEU capacity Chinese builders of Croatian bridge want terminal project too NRF head slams US tariffs: 'Far too great a gamble' CMA CGM starts first direct service between the Adriatic Sea and Algeria Cathay Pacific's April cargo fell 6.2pc to 163,694 tonnes Singapore Airlines cargo revenues up 2.1pc in soft market Swissport to operate Finnair Cargo terminal at Helsinki

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MAY 21, 2019
HFW helps BIMCO draft industry's first offshore decommissioning contract IMO taking key measures on shipping emissions reduction MOL announces application aimed at enhancing ship management Rob Grool appointed new CEO at ZEABORN Ship Management Major Ports continue volume growth in new fiscal R. Ravi Kumar takes charge as the new Secretary-General of Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association T. Venugopal takes charge as Secretary, Deendayal Port Trust Air cargo demand facing headwinds, says IATA Amazon building own cargo airport China has a massive $ 3.65 trillion to counter US trade war Spoton Logistics launches Air Express cargo services TIACA's new Cargo Service Quality online portal launched World trade growth seen remaining weak in Q2

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Expanding end-to-end solutions Breakbulk Europe now open Tapani Voionmaa joins Bimco board of directors SMS Towage sees wide range of tasks for new tugs Italian cargo handler crosses borders, lands in Belgium General cargo networks to merge Strong start for Eurodis Tool measures carbon in maritime sector SIA Cargo: less tonnage, better yields UK: New simulators support cutting edge rail training Rüdiger Grube to chair Bombardier supervisory board More hybrid locomotives for Europe Japan Customs opts for Champ Cargosystems solution "Curiosity of the Day" Denis Petropoulos appointed new Baltic Exchange chairman Logistics colloquium in Zurich Giant crane for Bristol Port

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MAY 21, 2019
April import boost for US ports may be the 'quiet before the tariff storm' Environmentalists slam MEP74 lack of decision-making on ship emissions Elbe upgrade signals opportunity for port of Hamburg to regain former glory Smart glasses proving to be top spec in boosting warehouse operations Supreme Court rejects UPS appeal on USPS delivery prices Zeaborn Ship Management appoints veteran Rob Grool as new CEO Dachser opens Sweden office, with Anna Bergdahl at its head

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MAY 21, 2019
Bryan Nichols joins Crowley marine services team Crowley Shipping reports that Bryan Nichols is moving over to the company's marine services team as manager, business development. With 30 years of experience, Nichols has built a career helping develop industry-leading Fuel cell powered pushboat set for 2021 delivery ABB is to provide a hydrogen fuel cell based power and propulsion solution for a newbuild pushboat planned to be delivered in 2021 to France's Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, a Sogestran Group MARAD picks TOTE as Vessel Construction Manager for NSMV program Maritime Administrator RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret.) today announced that TOTE Services, Inc. of Jacksonville Fla., has been chosen as the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the newest class of training Shipbuilders Council honors Senator Susan Collins The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, hosted its annual spring meeting in Washington, D.C. this week and honored U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R.-Me.) Anders Lindmark takes on new role at Alfa Laval Anders Lindmark, formerly Head of Alfa Laval PureBallast, has transitioned to a new role. On May 1, he became Business Unit President, Gas Systems, overseeing the Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning FUELTRAX establishes Nigeria affiliate There is a growing need for dedicated local support for the users of Electronic Fuel Management Systems (EFMS) in Nigeria. Nautical Control Solutions, LP, the maker of FUELTRAX, has responded by setting

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MAY 21, 2019
From the Newsdesk: Revolutionary ideas, trade woes and a debt dilemma Highlights from the Lloyd's List Newsdesk this week include: Container shipping's debate dilemma, our MEPC reporting, a podcast from Hamburg... Golar spins off LNG carrier business to focus on FLNG Company sees a 'significant pipeline' of FLNG opportunities Hamburg Commercial Bank still seeking industry deals, head of shipping insists 'Our bank is now a mid-cap bank with a balance sheet of €55bn, and shipping is a core focus, alongside... Contaminated Urals cargoes stranded in Europe head for Asia With some contaminated cargoes of crude from the Urals headed to China and the Bahamas, the remaining oil cargoes are... PSA leads DCT Gdansk acquisition The infrastructure fund of Australia's Macquarie group agreed to sell DCT Gdansk in a deal worth more than $1.3bn in... IMO does not have time on its side Environmental regulators have too many decisions to make and too little time Fincantieri reconsiders UK support vessels decision UK unions Unite and GMB urge the government to award the contract for three support vessels to British firms to... Box shipping faces more than one elephant in the room As the box shipping sector prepares for the impact of IMO 2020, it must also look further down the road... Trade war seen as significant as emission cuts and digitalisation push As the US-China trade conflict appears to be moving into a longstanding wrestling match between the nations, its fallout on... Setback for British Colombia tanker ban legislation Move likely to please ICS, which argues that statutory restrictions would interfere with international maritime trade Trade war dims charter market sentiment Owners will have to withdraw transpacific capacity if proposed tariffs come into effect, leaving chartered tonnage due for expiry in... Zeaborn eyes fleet expansion with appointment of chief executive Company says the appointment of a new chief executive is part of its strategic goal of expanding its managed fleet... Clarksons says bulkers face challenging year Iron ore trade expected to be the worst hit this year, contracting by 2%, Clarksons says in its dry bulk... Greek owners hail 'significant progress' on sulphur cap issues The Union of Greek Shipowners praises MEPC 74 decisions 'giving precedence to safety and environmental protection' Daily Briefing Container shipping's debt dilemma exposed \| Crude tanker rates forecast to strengthen \| Braemar will return to black, pledges Kidwell... Bangkok port area halved under redevelopment plan The remaining parts of Klong Toey port will be redesigned with new automated equipment and storage areas to turn it... TechnipFMC will build Arctic LNG 2 The three-train, 19.8m tonnes per annum Arctic LNG 2 project is giving projects in the US and Australia a run for... CSC Phoenix sells ageing dry bulker The 1986-built panamax vessel had a net book value of about Yuan23m ($2.9m) as of end-March

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MAY 21, 2019
Panama Canal postpones new draft limits due to rainfall Capacity peaking at large US truckload carriers Dual-rail entry into Mexico's Veracruz ready by 2020 CMA CGM pledges Gulf solutions if Houston ship sizes limited Werner expands transloading at US-Mexico border Amazon, Walmart look to insource railroad deals HK logistics firms eye South China FTZ Toy shippers wait for next tariff shoe to drop Project carriers positioning for US offshore market India, Afghanistan weigh discounts to drive Chabahar trade Autos still under the tariff gun

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MAY 21, 2019
Transpacific freight rates battered by US-China tussle Containerships continue to bear the brunt of trade tensions Giannakoulis out at Morgan Stanley Veteran analyst is latest departure in series of analyst casualties as banks turn away from shipping. Exmar's Tango FLNG poised to produce first LNG YPF-chartered floater expected to load commissioning shipment this week and ramp up for first commercial cargo TOTE tapped to manage US training ship construction TOTE Services has been picked to manage the construction of a new class of merchant mariner training vessel. The contract, awarded by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd) Tuesday, will see the Jacksonville-based company select a shipyard to build the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel and ensure the construction follows best practices. Balzano: MarAd will redouble efforts to support sealif Golar LNG homes in on Brazil for FSRU breakbulk play Chairman Tor Olav Troim outlines his plans to 'make Golar great again' A place of refuge for mariners and migrants A New York guest house for seafarers is also a first home for asylum seekers in the US CarVal exits shipowning with sale of bulker duo CarVal Investors has reportedly sold two handysize bulk carriers, which, if confirmed, means the investment manager no longer owns any vessels directly. Brokers report that the 37,300-dwt handys Alpine and Summit (both built 2015) have been sold to White Lake Shipping of Russia for $14.65m each. Primed investors, exit strategies and open kimonos The pair have been being circulated for sale si Crew member attacked during LNG carrier raid Masked robbers accosted a crew member after boarding an LNG carrier in Peru's Callao anchorage in an attempted pre-dawn raid last week. Peruvian robbers beat up seafarer during bulker raid According to maritime security consultancy Gray Page, as many as five individuals boarded the ship on 15 May by climbing the ship's hawse pipe. They then seized the seafarer, who had been making rounds, pushi Greece's Meadway Shipping returns to S&P with bulker sale Meadway Shipping & Trading is making its first move in the sale-and-purchase market for two years. The Greek shipowner has reportedly sold the Chinese-built 53,000-dwt supramax bulker Delfa (built 2005) for $7.7m to a Vietnamese buyer. However, Meadway did not reply to requests for comment on reports of the sale. The Delaportas family company bought the Sinopacific Dayang-built vessel from Soe Trafigura adds fuel-efficiency charter clause and support for slow-steaming One of the world's largest charterers chimes in the industry debate over which measures can best reduce greenhouse gas emissions Pangaea dividend could broaden shares float Rhode Island owner seeks to leverage its consistent profitability while hoping to attract more investors into the stock. Uljanik bankruptcy action spreads to parent group Croatian bankruptcy proceedings have widened to include the parent group of Uljanik Shipyard. Six released in $181m Uljanik fraud probe Uljanik Group said an action had opened against it on 20 May, as announced on the ministry of justice website. Bankruptcy proceedings against Uljanik Shipyard had begun last week in the district court at Pazin.. The group also includes shipbuilder 3 Maj and ot Hanjin Heavy stock falls 10% after trading resumption Shares in Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction have fallen 10% after they resumed trading for the first time since February. Trio vie for Hanjin's Subic yard The Korean company's stock was suspended due to capital erosion following a filing for court-led rehabilitation by its Philippines yard. The company was later taken over by its lender banks in a debt swap. The Yonhap news agency said th Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG edges closer to spinning off shipping fleet Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG has moved closer to spinning-off its LNG carrier fleet at a time the company is switching focus from raising funds to making better use of existing assets. Golar has been eyeing a listing of its LNG carriers for some time and is in talks with Awilco LNG and Christos Economou's TMS Cardiff Gas to join the venture. Heavyweight owners swing behind slow-steaming Tor Olav Pacific Radiance wins arbitration over cancelled PSV Singapore owner Pacific Radiance has won an arbitration award against a Chinese shipyard in a case involving two cancelled platform supply vessels (PSVs). SWS contests Pacific Radiance cancellation Its joint venture company CA Offshore Investment Inc (CAOI) had been seeking refunds from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding & Offshore (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading. For the first of the two ve Norden fetches premium for scrubber-fitted MRs Danish operator starts to reap rewards from investment in exhaust gas cleaning systems New deals and fresh debt in active first quarter for Fredriksen's Ship Finance International John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has rung in a stronger than forecast first quarter profit at time it is been growing its charter backlog and securing fresh finance. Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubilee' year Fredriksen's Ship Finance International strikes again for container vessels Ship Finance International eyes tanker market after box Court nullifies Gaddafi S&P bribery award A UK high court judge has nullified a damages award to Libya's state-owned General National Maritime Transportation Co (GNMTC) in a long-running bribery case involving Hannibal Gaddafi. GNMTC fears 'fake loan' tanker being prepared for sale Monjasa to appeal controversial GNMTC ruling Justice Clare Moulder ruled that an arbitration award of $5m made to the company could not be enforced as the s Arne Fredly's Hunter Group closing in on long-anticipated equity raise Arne Fredly's Hunter Group is lining up a potential $73m equity raise in what will be one of the largest shipping deals of the year in Oslo. Fredly sets target for Hunter VLCC pool play with Hartree Expanding M&M Bank seeks to raise more equity VLCC owner Hunter is contemplating printing the new stock at a time sources say there is growing appetite for tanker equities. The shipowner has given Zeaborn eyes 250-ship fleet as Rob Grool joins Germany's Zeaborn Ship Management has appointed Rob Grool as its new CEO with an eye on expanding the fleet. Grool, a former Seaspan and Wallem executive, is taking over from Holger Strack, who has been acting as the company's interim CEO since the beginning of the year. "With the appointment of Rob Grool, we are very excited to have found an internationally renowned executive for our company's De Beers ups ante on nascent race for deepsea treasure Order for world's largest seabed mining ship highlights investor interest in undersea extraction, but questions loom over its viability and environmental impact Directors of International Seaways best paid in 2018 Chairman Douglas Wheat took home more money than any other director of a US-domiciled company Novatek hands Arctic LNG 2 contract to TechnipFMC French shipowner and contractor TechnipFMC has scooped a major contract to help commission Novatek's big new Arctic LNG 2 project. The Russian producer said that its new partner would supply engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning of an integrated LNG facility with annual liquefaction capacity of 19.8m. Sovcomflot tipped for more Arctic LNG 2 newbuilds The contract term Eidesvik PSV leaves lay up for Aker BP contract After over two and a half years in layup, a platform supply vessel (PSV) owned by Eidesvik Offshore is about to start a contract with Aker BP. Three Norwegian owners win PSV frame deal with Aker BP The 3,546-dwt Viking Athene (built 2006) will be employed for a firm six-month period beginning next quarter, Eidesvik said in a filing on Tuesday. The PSV has been laid up in Norway for 973 days Jones Act tanker firm American Shipping Company opens 2019 in the black American Shipping Company's first quarter results have measured up with market expectations at a time it sees stability in the Jones Act market. American Shipping Company stays in black as Jones Act momentum continues American Shipping Company looks to amend $220m bond Oslo-listed American Shipping rang in an adjusted profit of $2.2m in the first three months of the year, in line with the $2.3m Crew reveal 'mental torture' on detained suezmax The crew of a UAE-owned suezmax detained in Egypt for six months has revealed what they call "mental and physical torture" onboard the vessel. In an email to TradeWinds, the seafarers from the 163,000-dwt Sea Shark (built 1991) said the ship was held by Egyptian naval forces on 17 December. Fuel has now run out on board and the vessel is using emergency generators, he wrote. "This has c Lloyd's AFL makes play to grow marine insurance business New recruit Alexander Mott says the marine market needs fresh ideas, as he attempts to grow the ambitious broker's business from London Car carrier rates have bottomed out but are still too low to kick-start newbuildings Up to the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, there was a shortage of car carrier capacity. The fleet then included a lot of older vessels, many of which were scrapped enabling the market to recover from the economic downturn. For example, in late 2009 Hoegh Autoliners' decided to scrap eight car carriers in China. However, an orderbook of more than 150 newbuildings meant the fleet quickly gre The men sculpting the future of 150-year old Astrup Fearnley How do you go about changing a revered 150-year-old Oslo institution? Start by tearing down walls, the new top team at Astrup Fearnley explains New K Line coal carrier fixed to Jera Japan's K Line has fixed a new specialised coal carrier to power company Jera. The 100,000-dwt Miyagawu Maru was delivered on Tuesday from the Marugame yard of Imabari Shipbuilding. The "Hekinan Max" was jointly developed by the owner and the yard to maximise transport volume to the discharging terminal, Jera's Hekinan thermal power plant in Aichi. The vessel will be principally involved in Fitch bullish on tanker owner BULL Fitch Ratings has assigned Indonesian tanker owner Buana Lintas Lautan (BULL) a B+ issuer default rating. The outlook for the company is stable, it said. BULL builds tanker acquisition war chest with $84m raise BULL said last month it was looking raise IDR 1.2 trillion ($84.3m) in a share issue as it eyes fleet expansion. It said 60% of the proceeds will be used to buy new ships, with 10% goin Yantian Express makes Halifax, but cargo interests face two week wait ONE says no cash, no containers for those yet to pay salvage and general average security. DSME boosted by $400m delivery of Sonangol drillship Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is KRW 480bn ($401m) better off after it finally delivered a much delayed drillship newbuilding. DSME profit down but beats estimates Angolan state oil company Sonangol took delivery of the second of two offshore units on Friday, six years after they were originally ordered. The first drill ship was delivered in March after resolving a multi-year Crowley in rare all-female officer bridge watch US shipowner says more women are showing an interest in attending US maritime academies.

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MAY 21, 2019
Senator calls for ending trade war, providing farmer aid Kansas Republican Jerry Moran says tariffs threaten long-term damage to U.S. agriculture. Pence: Approve USMCA 'this summer' "It's time for the Congress to do their job," the vice president said during a speech in Florida on Monday. Temporary license option established for business with Huawei The Commerce Department's Temporary General License will allow U.S. exporters who meet certain regulatory conditions to continue conducting business with Huawei and its 68 overseas affiliates now on the Entity List. Teamsters oppose putting 18-year-olds in tractor-trailers President James Hoffa called the FMCSA's proposal to lower the truck driver license eligibility age a "grave concern to those who use the roadways as their workplace every day." Maersk officer presumed dead after falling overboard The search and rescue operation was called off Sunday night after the second officer of the Maersk Patras fell overboard that morning in Canada's St. Lawrence River. FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications FMC chairman outlines LoBiondo Act implementation Yantian Express arrives in Halifax Joint acquisition of DCT Gdansk complete Executive Moves: ZEABORN, ChartCo, Alfa Laval

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MAY 21, 2019
External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Rotterdam bunker sales fall 9.1% in first quarter Tight Hamburg bunker market lifts premium to Rotterdam bunkers NWE fuel oil hi-lo at multi-year high on firm LSFO, weak HSFO

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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